Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2011 2012

Details for Mechanism ID: 6959
Country/Region: Ghana
Year: 2012
Main Partner: Ghana AIDS Commission
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Host Country Government Agency
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $0

Stigma and discrimination has been identified as one of the biggest challenges in addressing the needs of MARPs and PLHIV. This activity will build on past work by the Center for Democratic Development (CDD), an NGO that was supported through USAID's Democracy and Governance program. Through Ghana AIDS Commission, the program will continue work with the police force, the judiciary and the prison service. Through addressing stigma against MARPs and PLHIV, and through increasing understanding of human rights, the program will provide advocacy and tools for the correct treatment of MARP groups.No FY2012 funding allocation has been made even though activity is continuing.

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Other Sexual Prevention (HVOP): $0

Funding will be used for HIV & AIDS stigmatization training for Officers of the Police, Judiciary and Prison sections of GoG, including Officers of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police. Sensitization for police, judiciary, and prison officials about MARPs will be conducted to reduce stigma and discrimination. Further, advocates within the system will be identified and trained, and selected Magistrates, Circuit Courts and selected Police Stations will be monitored with respect to human rights violations and levels of stigma and discrimination. The project will develop specific anti-stigma advocacy materials and coordinate with agencies who track human rights violation reporting.

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Increasing women's legal rights and protection